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G1063

γάρ

gár [gar] Conjunction
Core meaningfor

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G1063

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

KJV usage: :--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Etymology: a primary particle;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon

for; it is, however, frequently used with an ellipsis of the clause to which it has reference, and its force must then be variously expressed: Mt. 15:27; 27:23, et al.; it is also sometimes epexegetic, or introductory of an intimated detail of circumstances, now, then, Mt. 1:18

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